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GL03 LAA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,666 mi
Last recorded60,666 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 LAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,666 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 56,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 52,867 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,457 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 50,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,653 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,743 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,727 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,481 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,442 miles

Rear exhaust box, outer skin starting to perish

Pass 4 May 2016 35,632 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,267 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

Pass 19 May 2014 30,379 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,889 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

Pass 21 May 2012 23,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 13,253 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 13,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 9,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,513 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,275 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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GL03 LAA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL03 LAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL03 LAA registered?

GL03 LAA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is GL03 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 LAA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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